Finding the Third Proportional to 363,583.50 and 781,138.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,583.50 and 781,138.50 is: 1,678,231.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,583.50 : 781,138.50 = 781,138.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,583.50/781,138.50 = 781,138.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,583.50x = 781,138.50 × 781,138.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,583.50x = 610,177,356,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 610,177,356,182.25/363,583.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,678,231.70
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